Congratulations to the 2014 CGS Southern Gourd Art...

Volume 16, Issue 2 Summer 2014

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GOURD SOCIETY

Congratulations to the 2014 CGS Southern Gourd Art

Competition Winners

The Best of the Best!

(Pictured Top Right) Carrie Lyn- 1st Place Masters #33

Mixed Media, Best of Division Masters, Best of Show,

People’s Choice and Judges Ribbon.

(Bottom Left) Kathy Page -1st Place Advanced #20

Painted, Best of Division Advanced and Judges Ribbon.

(Bottom Center) Pat Greer-1st Place Intermediate #16

Carving, Best of Division Intermediate.

(Bottom Right) Pattie Fisher - 1st Place Novice #4 Painted,

Best of Division Novice.

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Inside this issue:

Congratulations to the 2014 CGS South-

ern Gourd Art Competition Winners

1

President's Message 2

Congratulations to All the 2014

CGS Southern Gourd Art Competition

3

Davis Ranch 6th Annual Gourd Festival 4

Davis Ranch Pre Festival Gourd Class 5

In Memory Doug Welburn 6

California Gourd Society

Gourd Art Show and Northern CA

Competition 2014 - How To Enter

7-

10

Gourd Crafting Terms and Definitions 11

Volunteers Needed for the CGS North-

ern Gourd Art Competition * How To

12

2014 CGS Northern Gourd Art 13

Painted Gourd Quail Tutorial by Larry

McClelland

14-

16

GourdFest 2014, 3rd Annual Calabash

Gourd Festival - Uesugi Farms Pumpkin

17

GourdFest Gourd Classes 18

Gourdstock 2014 Festival Highlights 19


CGS Southern Gourd Art Competition

20

“Spirit of the West” - Yucca Valley

Gourd Art Festival

21

“Spirit of the West” Gourd Festival

Classes * Gourds on Display at the

Orange County Fair

22

Ventura County Gourd Artist Display at

the Ventura County Fair

23

Mission Statement * Classifieds *

Membership News

24-

27

CGS Board of Directors *

Editor’s Message

28

PAGE 2 THE GOLDEN GOURD ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2014 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2

President’s Message Hello Gourders,

The Northern California gourd artists have been busy this summer. We

had entries at the Western States Horse Expo, and Charlotte Vincent

won first and third and Maryland O. Fallon took second. At the Cali-

fornia State Fair Marilyn Carrico won first, Best of Division and Best

of Show and the prestigious Golden Bear Trophy. The bear was bigger

than her entry, a luminary house. I took a second place, and Maryland

O. Fallon got a third prize. We hate to brag, but all four of these ladies

belong to the Folsom Gourd Artists. Our next exhibition opportunities

are the Amador County Fair and the Gold Country Fair in Auburn.

I hope that I can get all of the patches to look at the County Fairs in

their area and campaign to get gourd categories in their shows. If any-

one wants me to contact a fair I will be glad to do so. I was looking at

L.A. County Fair, and was pleased to see that they have a gourd cate-

gory. Amador has one and the State Fair. We also want to talk all

these shows into having AGS judges. Please help me with this project

as it will give our members many more opportunities to share their

craft.

I had a very enjoyable time at Gourdstock and was very honored to be

a judge. Thank goodness it was not hot like last year.

I am looking forward to attending the American Gourd Society meet-

ing in North Carolina and the N. Carolina Gourd Arts & Crafts Festi-

val. Then I’ll be back to getting the competition under way at the

Davis Ranch Gourd Festival.

Barbara Rippetoe

CGS President


Intermediate Division

Artist Name Award Category

Joyce Chronister 1st #8 Pyrogaphy

Debbie Gutzmann 2nd #8 Pyrography

Carolyn J. Medlin 2nd #9 Painted

Joyce Chronister 1st #9 Painted

Carolyn J. Medlin 2nd #10 Fiber

Janice Schmidt 1st #10 Fiber

Carolyn J. Medlin 2nd #11 Southwest/

Native American Inspired

Pam Watson 1st #13 Wall Hanging

Kellie Delp 3rd #14 Mixed Media

Lyn Brown 2nd #14 Mixed Media

Debbie Gutzmann 2nd #15 Cut

Roslin Romain 2nd #16 Carving

Joyce Chronister 3rd #16 Carving

Pat Greer 1st #16 Carving

Joyce Chronister 2nd #17 Vessels/Bowls/

Containers

Margarette Temple 1st #17 Vessels/Bowls/

Containers

Advanced Division


Robin Erickson 1st #19 Pyrography

Heather Steinman 3rd #20 Painted

Kathy Page 1st #20 Painted

Mary Gehley 2nd #20 Painted

Debra Zimmerman 2nd #21 Fiber Work

Elaine Linton 1st #21 Fiber Work

Vickie Hunga-Murphy 1st #22 Southwest/


Mary Lou Linton 3rd #22 Southwest/


Judy Einboden 2nd #22 Southwest/


Dan McNamara 1st #23 Musical Instru-

ments

Clarence C. Schmidt 2nd #23 Musical Instru-

ments

Dan McNamara 3rd #24 Wall Hanging

Mary Gehley 1st #24 Wall Hanging

Clarence C. Schmidt 2nd #24 Wall Hanging

Daniells Selby 2nd #25 Mixed Media

Robin Erickson 1st #25 Mixed Media

Camille King 3rd #25 Mixed Media

Mary Gehley 1st #26 Cut

Mary Gehley 2nd #27 Carving

Camille King 3rd #27 Carving

Mary Lou Linton 1st #27 Carving

Robin Erickson 2nd #28 Vessels/Bowls/

Containers

Mary Gehley 1st #28 Vessels/Bowls/

Containers


Masters Division


Grace Swanson 1st #30 Carving

Jack Thorp 2nd #31 Cut

Grace Swanson 1st #31 Cut

Dan McNamara 3rd #31 Cut

Grace Swanson 1st #32 Pyrography

Jack Thorp 2nd #33 Mixed Media

Grace Swanson 3rd #33 Mixed Media

Carrie Lyn 1st #33 Mixed Media

Cookie Hanson 3rd #34 Fiber Work

Grace Swanson 1st #34 Fiber Work

Vickie Echols 2nd #34 Fiber Work


CGS Southern Gourd Art Competition Winners



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Pre Festival Classes

To register for classes online follow the link http://www.davisranchgourdfestival.com/

davisranch/classes.html

From here you can use the PayNow Link found on each page or you can Email

[email protected] for a paper application. Class size is limited so register early

before the class you want is FULL!

(Please note there is a $2.50 non-refundable fee included for online registration)

No Fee for paper registration.

NO Refunds Will Be Given On Cancellations After September 4, 2014 ($2.50 service fee is non-refundable)

***New for 2014 - Lunch will be available for purchase at the farm both days***

Thursday September 25, 2014

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Toni Best - Fascicle Basket

Gloria Crane - Spirit Wolf

Kristy Dial - Acoma Pot

Vickie Echols - Fill It In With Shells

Arline Erickson - Wood Burned Filigree Lidded Bowl

Betsy Kritzon - Zentangle

Friday September 26, 2014

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Toni Best - In And Out

Gloria Crane - Ginko Vase

Maria Dellos - Purple Lady

Kristy Dial - Creative Quail **Full**

Vickie Echols - Twisty Rim Basket With Porcelain Beads

Arline Erickson - Footed Wood Burned Leaf Bowl


A Message from the Welburn Family:

It is with heavy hearts that we wish to announce the passing of Doug Welburn, the founder and President of the Welburn

Gourd Farm. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and trusted friend to all who knew him best.

He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday July 25th after putting up a valiant fight against cancer.

The family may be holding a private service for immediate family and close friends, and will notify people personally in

the coming weeks.

We invite you to join us in celebrating his life by posting a comment on our Doug Welburn Memorial web page at

http://www.welburngourds.com/doug-welburn/

The Welburn family wishes to thank their family, friends, and dear customers for their out-pouring of love and support

during this time, and requests that all communications be posted on the above-mentioned memorial page so they can

read your kind words, thoughts, and memorable "Doug stories" when they are able.

The family would especially like to thank Steve and Rosalee Garnsey for their friendship and support during this diffi-

cult time.

The staff at the farm, and most especially members of the Barajas family who work there, are considered part of the

Welburn Family and were very close to Doug. He will be greatly missed, but will never be forgotten.

The Welburn Gourd Farm will continue to operate as usual.

Thank you on behalf of the Welburn Family and Staff:

Sue Welburn (Doug's wife of 49 years)

Laura Welburn (Doug's eldest daughter)

Phoebe Welburn (Doug's youngest daughter)

Danny Barajas (Chief of Operations)

Christy Barajas (Staff Artist and Product Research)

Daniel Barajas, Sr. (Field Manager)

Jesus Barajas (Field crew)

Jennifer Post (Customer Service)

Barry Rosen (Shipping Manager)

Griselda Villa (Field Crew)

Patrick, Nathan, Mitchell, and Rachel (Doug's grand kids)

Our deepest sympathies are with the Welburn family, staff and friends. Doug's support and contributions to

CGS and the larger gourd community have been there since the beginning. He will be missed.

Please except our condolence,

The California Gourd Society Board and Membership.


California Gourd Society Gourd Art Show and Northern CA Competition 2014

Hosted by the DAVIS RANCH AT THE 6TH

Annual Gourd Festival Sloughhouse, CA September 27

th & 28, 2014

The purpose of the Gourd Art Competition is to challenge CGS members to create new art and develop new ideas for gourd art which fulfills the requirements of a show category.

HOW TO ENTER

The competition is open to all California Gourd Society members. The entry fee is $6.00 for each entry. One entry per entry form. Make checks payable to CGS, Ad-

vance registration is not taken. Mailed entries will be accepted prior to Saturday September 20th 2014. Please mail to Sylvia Nelson at 10311 Spiva Road, Sacramento, CA 95829 Please see mailing instructions on page 12. Entries may be submitted in person on Thursday, September 25th, from 9 pm – 5 am or Friday, Sep-

tember 26th from 8 am – 11 am ONLY. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE JUDGED. Judging will take place on Friday, September 26th at 3 pm and the display will be open for viewing on

Saturday and Sunday. Release and pick up of entries will be from 3-5 pm on Sunday, September 28th. All art work not picked

up will become the property of CGS. CGS reserves the right to photograph each entry and use in promotion of CGS Art Competition. While every effort is made to provide security of items, Davis Ranch and the California Gourd Society

are not responsible for damage or lost items. It is the responsibility of the artists to place their piece in the correct category. We have four divisions

now. Please read category & division descriptions carefully.

General Rules

1. Gourds must predominate

2. Gourds previously entered in a CGS competition will not be permitted.

3. Craft/artwork for each entry must be the original work of person who is the entrant.

4. Only one entry per category is permitted.

5. Judges reserve the right to disqualify or reassign entries that do not meet category criteria. They may also

change, subdivide, or combine categories as necessary to fit categories.

6. Note: Copyright designs such as Disney characters or copies of other artist’s work may not be used on en-

tries unless written permission is granted by the artist or copyright holder. Copyright free designs may be used.

7. All participants agree to allow photographs to be taken of displayed items.

8. Not all categories are included in each division.

9. Category definitions may be the same for Novice; Open/Intermediate; Advanced Division& Master, but will be

judged according to category level.

Judging

The California Gourd Society will coordinate all judging. Judging will follow the American Gourd Society judging guidelines. Scoring option “A” will be used. 1 thru 5 point system. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category at the judges discretion. A category with only one entry does not necessarily guarantee a 1st place ribbon.



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Category Awards

Best of Show – Best of Division – Judges Choice – Davis Ranch Choice Peoples Choice (Votes will be collected from the viewing public both Saturday & Sunday

A Cash Prize of $100 will be presented for the Best of Show recently renamed to the “Larry McClelland Best of Show Award”

Youth Divisions

Category 1 5 – 11 year old – One crafted gourd: any theme: any technique.

Category 2 12- 17 year old – One crafted gourd: any theme, any technique

We have four Divisions. Please read their descriptions carefully. Gourd Crafting Terms and Defini-

tions are included for your benefit. See page 11 for Gourd Crafting Terms and Definitions

Novice Division

This division is for gourd crafters/artists that are relatively new to gourd crafting and have not won a blue rib-

bon as a Novice. Once you win a blue ribbon in a category you must move up to the Intermediate Division.

(Example if you win a blue in painting then you would move up only in that category) The Novice should not

have taught a gourd class for a fee. If you won a major award in a juried art show or won Best of Novice Di-

vision you must move up to the next Division.

Category 3 Pyrography Wood-burning must predominate, but stain, dye or a small amount of color

may be added to enhance the design.

Category 4 Painted/Colored Whole or cut gourd, painting must predominate, may use any color me-

dia. See terms & definitions.

Category 5 Bowls, Vases or Containers Any technique allowed.

Category 6 Holiday Theme Any holiday and any combination of techniques.

Category 7 Distinctively Different Your unique gourd crafting that fits no other competition class.

Intermediate Division

The Intermediate Division is for those artists who understand and use basic techniques. Entrant should not

have won a major award in a gourd show or a juried art show. They may have sold gourds but not have

taught a gourd class for a fee. If you previously won Best of Open Division in this competition you must

move up to the next division. (If you have won 5 blue ribbons in the prior Open Division you must enter the

Advanced Division).

Category 8 Pyrography Wood-burning must predominate, but stain, dye or a small amount of color

may be added to enhance the design.

Category 9 Jewelry Single or sets: necklace, earrings, bracelet, brooch or barrette or tiara any technique

Category 10 Painted/Colored Whole or cut gourd, painting must predominate, may use any color me-

dia. See terms & definitions.

Category 11 Carved Relief-carved, to create texture, chipped, chiseled or power-carved, does not pene-

trate or cut entirely through the shell, may embellish with color, a whole gourd or bowl-cut gourd may be

used. (Continued on page 9)



Intermediate Division Continued

Category 12 Filigree or Fret-work Design that cuts entirely through the gourd shell: may embellish with color. Category 13 Coiled Coiling, using pine needles, grasses, raffia, etc. must predominate: stain or dye may be used for embellishment. Category 14 Beaded Whole or cut gourd: beading design must predominate, see Terms & Definitions for details on various types of beading: this is a category in which plastic or acrylic beads may be used. Category 15 Woven Weaving must be the focal point, may use reeds, cords, grasses or other natural ma-terials: attached to or woven into the gourd surface, stain or dye may be used for embellishment. Category 16 Holiday Theme Any holiday and any combination of techniques. Category 17 Luminary or Lamp Functional with electrical insert shade must be made from a gourd (Shade not required) Cut gourd with light source insert. Any combination of techniques. Electricity will be available. Please bring bulb. Category 18 Combination of Techniques Whole or cut gourd: at least 3 different techniques must be used: submit a list of the techniques you used to be displayed with your entry. Category 19 Distinctively Different Your unique gourd crafting that fits no other competition class.

Advanced Division

The Advanced Division is for those artists who have progressed to a more complicated level of work and have a good grasp of multiple techniques and finishing skills. They are creating more distinctive, original work and are ready to compete with a wider range of competitors. They may have taught a gourd class for a fee but have not won top awards in art/gourd competitions. Once you have won Best of the Division or Best of Show in this competition, you must move up to the next division. Category 20 Pyrography Wood-burning must predominate, but stain, dye or a small amount of color may be added to enhance the design. Category 21 Jewelry Single or sets: necklace, earrings, bracelet, brooch or barrette or tiara any tech-nique. Category 22 Painted/Colored Whole or cut gourd, painting must predominate, may use any color me-dia. See terms & definitions. Category 23 Carved Relief-carved, to create texture, chipped, chiseled or power-carved, does not penetrate or cut entirely through the shell, may embellish with color, a whole gourd or bowl-cut gourd may be used. Category 24 Filigree or Fret-work Design that cuts entirely through the gourd shell: may embellish with color. Category 25 Coiled Coiling, using pine needles, grasses, raffia, etc. must predominate: stain or dye may be used for embellishment.



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Advanced Division Continued

Category 26 Beaded Whole or cut gourd: beading design must predominate, see Terms & Definitions for details on various types of beading: this is a class in which plastic or acrylic beads may be used. Category 27 Woven Weaving must be the focal point, may use reeds, cords, grasses or other natural ma-terials: attached to or woven into the gourd surface, stain or dye may be used for embellishment. Category 28 Holiday Theme Any holiday and any combination of techniques. Category 29 Luminary or Lamp Functional with electrical insert shade must be made from a gourd (Shade not required) Cut gourd with light source insert. Any combination of techniques. Electricity will be available. Please bring bulb. Category 30 Combination of Techniques Whole or cut gourd: at least 3 different techniques must be used: submit a list of the techniques you used to be displayed with you entry. Category 31 Distinctively Different Your unique gourd crafting that fits no other competition class.

Master Craftsman Division

The Master Division artist’s work shows excellent use of all techniques and finishing skills. The work is of original design. Their work may have been shown in galleries previously won top awards in art/gourd com-petitions, and have reached the level of fine art. NOTE: Artists entering this Division are NOT allowed to en-ter Novice or Intermediate Divisions. Master Artists may include a biography with their entry form which will be displayed with the entry. (Please furnish frame for display) Category 32 Pyrography Wood-burning must predominate, but stain, dye or a small amount of color may be added to enhance the design. Category 33 Carved Relief-carved, to create texture, chipped, chiseled or power-carved, does not pene-trate or cut entirely through the shell, may embellish with color, a whole gourd or gourd with top cut off or some portion cut off to give the appearance of a container. Category 34 Filigree or Fret-work Design that cuts entirely through the gourd shell: may embellish with color. Category 35 Gourd Doll or Sprit Figure Constructed entirely of gourds: clay or wood filler may be used to seal or smooth joints; any ethnicity (submit card with entry identifying ethnicity or country); any combina-tion of techniques small amount of natural accessories allowed. Category 36 Holiday Theme Any holiday and any combination of techniques Category 37 Distinctively Different Your unique gourd crafting that fits no other competition class.

Class gourds not allowed in competition.

SPECIAL CATEGORY IN HONOR OF DAVIS RANCH ANY REPRESENTATION OF FARMING, PRODUCE OR HARVEST.

OPEN TO ALL

Northern Competition Chair: Barbara Rippetoe at [email protected] or phone 916-988-6599.

mailto:[email protected]


Gourd Crafting Terms and Definitions Accessories or Embellishments Any material that is added to the crafted gourd to complete the exhibit.

Artificial or Man-made Accessories/Embellishments Any material that is added to the crafted gourd that is

not natural, such as artificial flowers, plastics, plastic eyes, or manufactured items.(See also Natural Accesso-

ries.)

Artificial Sinew A waxed nylon imitation of natural sinew (animal tendon) used in beading, sometimes used

in place of cotton thread. Artificial sinew will be allowed on all entries.

Base A support or stand that holds a gourd at the proper angle or position. It may be metal, wood or a manu-

factured turn-table but the base will not be considered an accessory of the crafted gourd.

Basket A gourd with the top cut off and a carrying handle attached or cut so that part of the gourd remains to

function as a handle.

Beading The technique of using beads to apply a design to gourds. Beads may be set in beeswax, embedded

in recessed holes, or strung and wrapped around or sewn into the gourd. Beads are made of plastic, glass and/

or natural material, i.e. shell, wood, clay or seeds.

Bowl A gourd with the top cut off (or some portion of it cut off) to give the appearance of a container.

Burned using a flame (i.e., small torch) to char or change the color of the gourd surface (See also Pyrogra-

phy/Wood-burning.)

Carved The removal of a portion of the outer surface of the shell of a gourd, exposing the undersurface to

create a design or texture in relief, usually done with a power tool.

Chip Carving Carving done with gouging tools to “chip” out small pieces of gourd to create a pattern or de-

sign on the surface of the gourd.

Clear Finish Any furnish, such as varnish, shellac, wax or oil, which enhances the overall appearance of the

gourd but adds no color (except the slight natural darkening that may occur).

Coiled Use of pine needles or grasses (or other natural materials), wrapped and held in place by thread, raffia

or sinew to cover rims of bowls or create designs on gourds.

Color/Coloring Using any medium that adds to, enhances, or changes the natural appearance of the gourd’s

surface. Some examples of color media are stains, dyes, inks, oil pastel pencils, crayons, colored pencils, felt

tip pens, acrylic paints, oil paints, watercolors, colored waxes, etc.

Cut Gourd Cutting all the way through the gourd shell creating a hole or opening (as opposed to surface cuts

as in carving). The cut or openings are incorporated into the design.

Embellishment/Accessories Any material that is added to the gourd to enhance the overall design and ap-

pearance of the gourd. (See also Artificial Accessories and Natural Accessories.)

Fretwork An intricate, interlaced decorative design (of holes or other shapes) that is cut into and through the

shell of the gourd, usually done with power tools.

Functional Can be used – for example, a gourd pitcher that actually holds water and has a functional spout

and handle.

Medium/Media Material used for artistic expression, such as paint, dye, ink ,etc.

Natural Accessories Any material that is added to the crafted gourd that is natural. Examples include linen/

cotton thread, grasses, pine needles, seeds pods, shells, stones, bone, feathers, etc.

Pyrography/Wood-burning Burning a design (lines and shading) on a gourd with the use of an electric

wood-burning tool.

Predominate The word “predominate” (when used in Competition Class description to

indicate the amount of medium or technique to be used on the crafted gourd) means that

the majority of the crafted gourd surface should exhibit the required medium or tech-

nique.

Weaving Interlacing various materials attached to the gourd, such as grasses, cords,

natural fibers, etc.


VERY IMPORTANT: MAILED ENTRIES THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL NOT BE ENTERED IN THE COMPETITION.

HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR MAILED ENTRY Northern 2014 Gourd Art Competitions

Mailed entries must be placed inside a box self-addressed to yourself with return postage affixed to the returning box (not cash, not loose stamps, not money order for stamps). Please package your gourd with enough packing protection to insure safe return. Place the box to be returned to you inside the box ad-dressed to the address below depending on which competition you are entering. Only one entry per box.

You must complete an entry form with all areas of the entry form filled in, along with a check for $6 for each entry. If you have more than one entry you may submit a check for all entries in Box 1 (please label it Box 1). Entry forms should go in the box with their entry. If you are not a member of the California Gourd Society you must include a membership form with membership payment in Box 1. Forms are available from the CGS website: http://www.californiagourdsociety.com/uploads/CGSMemberAppWeb04-29-13.pdf

All artwork not picked up or arranged for pre-paid return will be donated to CGS. While every effort is made to provide security for your items, the Davis Ranch and the California Gourd

Society are not responsible for damaged or lost items.

For Gourd Art Show and Northern CA

Competition 2014 at Davis Ranch

Mail to: Sylvia Nelson at 10311 Spiva Rd., Sacramento, CA 95829

Mailed entries will be accepted prior to Saturday September 20th

2014.

Contact: [email protected]

for the CGS Northern Gourd Art Competition and

Art Show!

Barbara Rippetoe will again be coordinating the Northern CA CGS Gourd Art Competition

please contact her directly at: [email protected] or phone (916) 988-6599

CGS will need volunteers for the competition Friday –Sunday for setup, check in, judging

(you must be a AGS Certified Judge), clerking, check out and competition take down.

For the most current details and information visit our website at:

http://www.californiagourdsociety.com



CALIFORNIA GOURD SOCIETY 2014 CGS

NO. GOURD ART COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

One form per entry, please print

TAG #____________________________

Name ___________________________________________

Mailing address:

_______________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________

State: ___ Zip code: ________

Phone: (___) ____________ ______________________

Email:

_______________________________________________

C.G.S. Primary Patch Affiliation:_____________________

Division:

YOUTH AGE_________ Novice ____

Intermediate ____

Advanced _____

Master Craftsman ____

Category: (See List) Number_______ Title_____________

Describe materials and techniques used :

________________________________________________

I affirm this is my own original work.

I have read the competition rules and agree to abide

by them.

CGS has my permission to photograph my entry to

use on website/CD of entries.

Is this gourd for sale? YES_______ NO_______

Signature:

___________________________________________

FEE enclosed: $6.00 per entry

Cash or Check payable to CGS

CALIFORNIA GOURD SOCIETY 2014 CGS

NO. GOURD ART COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

One form per entry, please print

TAG #____________________________

Name__________________________________________

Mailing address:

______________________________________________

City: __________________________________________

State: ___ Zip code: _____

Phone: (___) _________________________________

Email:

_____________________________________________

C.G.S. Primary Patch Affiliation:___________________

Division:

YOUTH AGE_________ Novice ____

Intermediate ____

Advanced _____

Master Craftsman ____

Category: (See List) Number_______ Tile____________

Describe materials and techniques used :

______________________________________________

I affirm this is my own original work.

I have read the competition rules and agree to

abide by them.

CGS has my permission to photograph my entry to

use on website/CD of entries.

Is this gourd for sale? YES_______ NO_______

Signature:

____________________________________________

FEE enclosed: $6.00 per entry

Cash or Check payable to CGS


PAINTED GOURD QUAIL TUTORIAL

BY LARRY MCCLELLAND

Pictured: MAC Original-Personal Collection of Mary Bliss

You have been provided with a sculpted, gesso prepped gourd quail with the main sections penciled in. This previous

preparation will save a considerable amount of time which will be spent painting the quail. There is a lot of detailed

painting which is very time intensive. I will paint a quail with you as we progress through the class, so that I can demon-

strate the various painting techniques and you can see what is involved in each step.

The penciled in areas are divided into sections: The head and chest section, the back/tail section, the wings and the bot-

tom. Detailed instructions for each area are provided below.

1. Head and chest - the "face" of the quail is painted in a mixture of brown iron oxide and black to create a very dark

brown color. The chest is base coated with dove grey. Depending upon the quail you choose, the top of the head is

painted as shown in the various sample quail. Fill in the chest with the dove grey, fill in the top of the head in your color

choice, then add the dark brown for the face. Most colors will take two coats to give even coverage, except for the dark

brown. After the face area is given its' coat of paint, go back and add a scalloped edge overlapping the chest and head

areas, blending it in with the face. Detail the top of the head area, adding scallops or outlines based upon the design cho-

sen. You may need to fill in small areas with the color next to it. For the chest detail, mix up some dark grey and using a

liner brush, add scallops over the dove grey, starting at the center of the dark brown face scallops and going to the center

of the next scallop. Do one row at a time, starting at the left and working right. Continue adding rows until you reach the

bottom of the dove grey area. Let the rows dry for a few minutes, then go back and add a single white dot to the center

of each scallop. For the dotting, you will use the stylus provided. Again, work in a sequence from left to right.

2. Back/tail area - Fill in the back/tail area with your color of choice. Most of the samples use a color mixed from a

couple of colors. I will explain how to achieve the color you want. Fill this color in around the edges of the top of the

head and chest areas. It will take two coats. When this is dry, start adding what I call "bracket" strokes in a darker color,

beginning at the edge near the chest and top of the head areas. See diagram below for the bracket strokes. Start with

small brackets which will get larger as you progress down the back. At some point in time, you will probably need to

add a small new bracket to keep the strokes from getting too large. Continue this pattern until you reach the top of the

tail area.




“Bracket" (Stroke diagram)

For the tail feathers, mix a color darker than that used for the back design and add elongated scallop strokes. Each row

will have one fewer feathers than the previous row. See diagram below for the tail feather pattern.

Tail Feather Pattern:

When the back pattern and tail feather pattern have dried, go back and using a color lighter than the back base coat, add

lighter bracket strokes within the areas created. For the tail feathers, this would be between each dark stroke. This com-

pletes the back/tail area.




3. Wing area - Using a color different than those previously used, base coat the wing area. Again, this will probably be

a color mixed from two or more other colors. When this color has dried, begin adding scallop strokes in a darker color,

starting where the back and chest areas meet. Use the same technique as previously used where the scallops are done one

row at a time, starting small and getting larger. After the first row, the next row will begin at the center of the scallop on

the previous row and go to center of the next scallop. When you have gone about 3/4 of the way on the wings, add some

long feathers to the end of the wing base coat color. See samples. Detail the scallops the same way as the tail feathers,

except for long feathers. Do those as shown in the sample. When this has dried, go back and add a stroke of a lighter

color between the darker strokes.

4. Bottom area (you're almost done) Again, use a color not previously used and fill in this area. You could probably use

a color similar to, or the same as, the color used on the top of the head. Fill in all of the "nooks and crannies" where this

color meets the chest, wing and tail areas. When dry, start adding scallop strokes where the tail and wing areas meet,

keeping the scallops relatively small. Use a color darker than the base coat. Try to keep the scallops a similar size. Work

your way around the wings, tail and chest until you reach the edge near the flat base. As you go over the edge, work the

scallops into the last row before the edge. Continue working your way around the edge, one row at a time, ending up in

the center of the bottom. Your last stroke or two may not be perfect. When these strokes have dried, use a color lighter

than the bottom base coat and add two or three small strokes within the scallop to create the "feathered" look. Begin at

the center of the bottom and work your way out, over the edge and around the piece, filling in the nooks, etc.

5. Finishing details - For the eyes, three sizes and colors of dots are used. For the outer circle, use an off white or sand

type of color. Using the flat end of a 1/4 " dowel, dip it into the paint and add the large dot, placing the dots the same

distance from the beak and from the edge of the top of the head design. Let this dot dry, then add a dot of brown iron

oxide in the center of the previous dot, using a 1/8" dowel. Let this dry, then add a small dot of black in the center of the

brown dot. When this has dried, add a small white highlight to the eye to give it a little sparkle.

The topknot- Using an awl, make a SMALL hole the size of the end of the wire used for the topknot and glue the top-

knot in. Paint the same dark brown color as the face or the color of your choice. The beak is painted black..

This completes the painting process. Sign your piece and, if it is dry enough, spray with the acrylic sealer. Enjoy your

quail!

LARRY MCCLELLAND

This tutorial is printed in the Fall 2014 Golden Gourd Newsletter with the permission of the California Gourd Society. Only colored

pictures have been added from Larry’s original 4 page Painted Gourd Quail class handout.




Gourdstock 2014 Festival Highlights

The 5th Annual Gourd Festival, hosted by the San Diego County Gourd Artists, was held on June 28 and 29, 2014 at

Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, California.

The weather was perfect with a gentle breeze all day — real Chamber-of-Commerce day in beautiful Southern Califor-

nia.

The California Gourd Society (Southern Division) competition Best of Show (pictured on the cover) was awarded to

Carrie (Dearing) Lyn who also received People’s Choice, Judge’s Choice, and first place in the Master’s Carving cate-

gory. A new category proved to be very popular — Class Gourds (gourds made in a class) with over 25 entries.

Vendors included gourd art, gourd jewelry, tie-dyed clothing, gourd supplies, raw gourds, leather, handmade glass

beads, didgeridoos, and more.

Four days of classes were held under the shade of

huge leafy trees.

SDCGA President Sherry Hunga-Moore with com-

mittee members Heather Steinman, JoAnn Clark,

Stacy Day, Donna Rositani, Gayle Shell, Elaine

Linton, Kellie Delp, Christina Quintana, Grace

Swanson and Vickie Martinez are busy planning

next year’s festival.

SDCGA wish you a really groovy rest of the year

and look forward to seeing you at Gourdstock 2015.

Until then check out their website:

SanDiegoCountyGourdPatch.com or Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Diego-

County-Gourd-Artist/189483414410325

Peace and Love, Grace Swanson

Pamela Redhawk-Prueitt's "Horse Gourd" class.

Photo by Kathy Chin.

Customer shopping for gourd art. Photo by Kathy Chin. Gourd jewelry by Barbara Prestridge.

Photo by Kathy Chin.



Additional Divisions


Carolyn J. Medlin 3rd #35 Miniatures

John Murphin 1st #35 Miniatures

Elaine Linton 2nd #35 Miniatures

Barbara Cody 1st #36 Gourd Jewelry

Clarence C. Schmidt 3rd #36 Gourd Jewelry

Janice Schmidt 2nd #36 Gourd Jewelry

Elaine Linton 1st #37 Class Gourds

Janice Alexander 2nd #37 Class Gourds

Olive Moore 4th #37 Class Gourds

Debbie Zimmerman 5th #37 Class Gourds

Christina Chrivia 3rd #37 Class Gourds

Gayle H. Shell 6th #37 Class Gourds

Olive Moore 1st Home Grown-Pressed

Gourd

JoAnn Clark 2nd Home Grown-Largest

Big Bushel

Roslin Romain 3rd Home Grown-

Tallest

Youth Division Child 12 & Under

Artist Name Award

Kinsley Noel 1st

Orian Noel 2nd

Novice Division


Pattie Fisher 1st #4 Painted

Carol Dorler 2nd #4 Painted

Pattie Fisher 3rd #5 Fiber Work

Gabriela Cordan 1st #6 Vessels/Bowls/

Containers

Pictured

Top:

Jack Thorp

2nd Place

Masters -#31 Cut

Center:

Camille King

3rd Place

Advanced-#25

Mixed Media

Bottom:

Home Grown

Division



OCGS Members had their gourd art displayed for several weeks during the recent OC

Fair run. Pictured here is one of two of the display cases, with OCGS member Olive

Moore, you may recognize several of her pieces in the display.

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Ventura County Gourd Artists

We had lots of fun putting together this year's booth and we just got word that it won first place in the Feature Exhibit Natural

Resources Theme, as well as Over-all Sweepstakes Award for Featured Exhibits. Yay!!

You can see and learn more about us by following us on Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VCGourdArtists/info


MISSION STATEMENT

To promote the horticulture, crafting and appreciation of the

hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria Siceraria) by providing chari-

table and educational activities to members of the society,

growers, artists, crafters, business people and the public

through community support and education.



Craft Leather for Sale

“Get Creative with Leather”

Various colors, sizes, textures and prices.

Use on gourd art, dream catchers, purses,

arts/crafts, and other fun projects.

Contact JoAnn Clark

[email protected]


THE PAMPERED GOURD

Jan Cunningham - Tucson, Arizona

40 PODS AND SUPPLIES.

Butterfly bark Wild lily pods Philodendron sheaths Pine cones Pumpkin pods

Seagrass Eyelets Artificial Sinew Ringneck Pheasant Ostrich Feathers

Website: THEPAMPEREDGOURD.COM or Email: [email protected]

Telephone 520-395-1918

Membership News

CGS membership dues are $20 a year based on a calendar year

January—December.

Current Membership forms can be found at the CGS Website http://

www.californiagourdsociety.com click Join Us.

If you have any questions regarding your membership status or dues please contact Membership VP JoAnn Clark contact by

email at: [email protected] or phone (760) 749-9410. We thank you for your continued support.

CGS membership is required to be a “Patch Member”.

Family Membership is available and can consist of a:

husband/wife, mother/daughter, father/daughter, etc. residing at the same address. (Youth - 15 Free)

This package includes only one membership card, one vendor discount and one email address shared by all “Family Member’s listed.

Membership is January 1— December 31



Golden Gourd Newsletter and

Other On-Line Communication

Hello,

I would like to thank everyone that helps with the copy, pictures

and ad support of the Golden Gourd Newsletter.

If you do find an error please send me an email and I will cor-

rect the archive copy and print a correction in the next issue.

Please note my new email address and add to your address

book: [email protected]

For the most current information please visit the California

Gourd Society website at: www.californiagourdsociety.com

In the next issue we will be debuting a new feature story. Sylvia

Nelson will be working on this new column “Meet a Patch

Leader”. Heads up leaders, you may be next!

Remember this is “YOUR” newsletter if you have anything you

would like to have in the next issue please forward to me.

Maybe you attended a recent festival, made something new or

tried a new product?

CGS will continue to keep the CGS Reps Yahoo Group until we

have the “Reps Only“ up at the CGS website. We are no longer

maintaining or updating the CGS Member Yahoo Group. In-

stead members are encouraged to use the “Members Only” sec-

tion at our website or for those of you that like a more INTER-

ACTIVE social network you can LIKE us on our NEW Face

Book page.

All current members have been mailed their new log in infor-

mation with their membership card. The password is changed

yearly on February 1. If you have not received yours please

check your membership status. You can renew on-line or

download a new form under the drop down About Us, then Join

Us.

Thank you for your continuing support!

Mary Bliss -Editor Golden Gourd 082414

Golden Gourd Electronic Newsletter

Article/Ad Deadlines - 2014 - 2015

Fall …………….….…….……. October 15, 2014

Winter 14/15…..…....……. ..…January 31, 2015

Spring…………………….….…....April 15, 2015

Summer …………….….…………..July 15, 2015

Ad Rates 2014 – 2015

Half Page $25

3” X 3” $15

Business Card (members only) $5

The editor reserves the right to edit any submissions for content and consistency.

All contents copyright © California Gourd Society 1997— 2014.

Golden Gourd Newsletter annual cost $2,400.00

CGS BOARD of DIRECTORS 2014

President

Barbara Rippetoe [email protected] (916) 988-6599

First Vice President

Janet Greene [email protected] (530) 713-3403

Secretary

Peggy Blessing [email protected]

(858) 292-9219

Treasurer Christina Chrivia [email protected] (619) 890-1637

VP Membership

JoAnn Clark [email protected] (760) 749-9410

Director of Northern Programs

Susan Gouig [email protected] (707) 433-9162 Director of Southern Programs

Sherry Hunga-Moore [email protected] (760) 781-3311

Directors at Large

Pamela Argo [email protected] (916) 642-6947

Susan Sullivan [email protected] (714) 997-4482

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CGS Positions and Committees

Committee Chair - Competition Categories N CA Competition

Barbara Rippetoe [email protected] (916) 988-6599

Committee Chair - Committee for Information and Resources

Susan Sullivan [email protected] (714) 997-4482

Committee Chair - Committee for Awards and Recognition

Niki Zaragoza [email protected] (818) 645-4436

Editor, The Golden Gourd Newsletter

Mary Bliss [email protected] (714) 328-6197

Web Mistress

Janet Greene [email protected] (530) 713-3403

President Emeritus

Carol Rookstool [email protected] (213)624-1200 x3023

Immediate Past President

Sylvia Nelson [email protected] (916) 682-2437

_____________________________________________________

CGS On-Line

CGS Website - http://www.californiagourdsociety.com

CGS Reps Yahoo Group- https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/

CAGourdSocietyReps/info

CGS Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/California-

Gourd-Society/1443536225864628

CGS Logo Printing http://www.cafepress.com/cagourdsociety





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